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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Minimum Quality Factor Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Frequency Band Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Maximum Diode Capacitance Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Nominal Regulation Current (Ireg) Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Operating Temperature Application Maximum Dynamic Impedance Maximum Limiting Voltage Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Nominal Diode Capacitance Additional Features No. of Phases JEDEC-95 Code Diode Cap Tolerance Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Minimum Diode Capacitance Ratio Reference Standard

BAT54CW-T1

Won-top Electronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN LEAD

R-PDSO-G3

.2 W

.6 A

e0

SILICON

BAT54WS-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

.15 W

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

LBAV70WT1G

Leshan Radio

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

.715 V

.006 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

70 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.2 W

.5 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MBRD340-G

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-250AA

75 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

MBRD340G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3 A

.45 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

175 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

NTSB30120CTG

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

15 A

.76 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

120 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW POWER LOSS

1

150 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

1N4148WS-HG3-18

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNSPECIFIED

.2 W

1

.35 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

B0530WSQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.235 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS40

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

.2 A

e3

SILICON

BAS40-05T-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.38 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.15 W

FAST SWITCHING

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAS7006E6433HTMA1

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON ANODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

.25 W

SILICON

AEC-Q101

SBR160S23-7

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.9 A

.47 V

.016 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.5 W

1

15 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

SD101AW-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.015 A

.41 V

.001 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.4 W

1

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

VS-50WQ06FN-M3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5.5 A

.54 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

60 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-40 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

320 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

VS-MURD620CTTRHM3

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

1.2 V

.035 us

5 uA

2

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

FREE WHEELING DIODE, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

TO-252AA

50 A

e3

SILICON

AEC-Q101

8EWS10STRLPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

8 A

1

SMALL OUTLINE

1000 V

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

TO-252AA

200 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAT750TA

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.75 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.35 W

1

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAT854W,115

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.42 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

1

1 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

BAV20WS-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1.25 V

.05 us

.1 uA

1

150 V

SMALL OUTLINE

200 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

1

9 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

MBRD650CTT4G

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

3 A

.9 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

2

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

175 Cel

POWER

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

50 V

75 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

TBAT54S,LM(B

Toshiba

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.58 V

.0015 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

2

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

35 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

R-PDSO-G3

.32 W

1

1 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAS70-04Q-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.07 A

1 V

.002 us

SCHOTTKY

.1 uA

2

50 V

SMALL OUTLINE

70 V

FAST RECOVERY

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

70 V

.1 A

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IATF 16949

BAT43WS-TP

Micro Commercial Components

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.1 A

.45 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

.5 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

125 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

.2 W

1

4 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

BAT54C-QVL

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.1 A

.8 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

2

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

1

TO-236AB

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

BAT54CLT1

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.24 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.225 W

TO-236AB

.6 A

e0

30

235

SILICON

BAT54SDWQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

6

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

2 BANKS, SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

4

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G6

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

e3

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAV70Q-13-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.15 A

.715 V

.004 us

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

75 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.35 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

2 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

PMEG3005EGWJ

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

1

.4 W

1

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

PMEG4010BEA

NXP Semiconductors

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.13 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

Not Qualified

1

10 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

RURD660S9A_F085

Fairchild Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

6 A

1.5 V

.083 us

AVALANCHE

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

1

FREE WHEELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

60 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

RURD660S9A-F085

Onsemi

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

6 A

1.5 V

.083 us

AVALANCHE

100 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

ULTRA FAST SOFT RECOVERY POWER

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - annealed

R-PSSO-G2

1

FREE WHELING DIODE

1

TO-252AA

60 A

e3

30

260

SILICON NITRIDE

AEC-Q101

STPS1045B

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

10 A

.57 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

45 V

175 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN LEAD

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY

1

TO-252AA

390 A

e0

SILICON

STPS20L15G-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

.36 V

SCHOTTKY

550000 uA

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

15 V

125 Cel

POWER

MATTE TIN

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

310 A

e3

SILICON

1SS352(TPH3,F)

Toshiba

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.1 A

1.2 V

.004 us

.5 uA

1

80 V

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

85 V

125 Cel

FAST RECOVERY

R-PDSO-G2

.2 W

1

1 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54CWQ-7-F

Diodes Incorporated

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY; FREE WHEELING DIODE

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAT54S-QR

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.2 A

.8 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

2

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

1

.25 W

1

TO-236AB

.6 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

PMEG4010BEA-QF

Nexperia

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1 A

.64 V

SCHOTTKY

100 uA

1

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

EFFICIENCY

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G2

1

10 A

SILICON

AEC-Q101; IEC-60134

RB411DT146

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.5 A

.3 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

125 Cel

TIN SILVER COPPER

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

3 A

e1

10

260

SILICON

STPSC20H12G2-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

20 A

1.5 V

SCHOTTKY

120 uA

1

1200 V

SMALL OUTLINE

1200 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE POWER

-40 Cel

R-PSSO-G2

CATHODE

1

140 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON CARBIDE

STTH506B-TR

STMicroelectronics

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5 A

1.4 V

.05 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

600 V

175 Cel

HIGH VOLTAGE ULTRA FAST RECOVERY

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

1

55 A

30

245

SILICON

VS-MBRB20100CTPBF

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

SINGLE

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

COMMON CATHODE, 2 ELEMENTS

10 A

.7 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

HIGH POWER

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier

R-PSSO-G2

1

CATHODE

Not Qualified

FREE WHEELING DIODE, HIGH RELIABILITY, LOW LEAKAGE CURRENT

1

850 A

e3

10

260

SILICON

1N4150W-E3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

50 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

UNSPECIFIED

.41 W

1

e3

SILICON

1N4448WS-HE3-08

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.15 A

.72 V

.004 us

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

100 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G2

1

.2 W

1

.35 A

e3

30

260

SILICON

AEC-Q101

BAS40-04E6327

Infineon Technologies

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.12 A

.38 V

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

40 V

150 Cel

Tin (Sn)

R-PDSO-G3

1

Not Qualified

.25 W

.2 A

e3

40

260

SILICON

BAS40-04HMT116

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.12 A

SCHOTTKY

2

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

HIGH RELIABILITY

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

BAS40-04HYT116

ROHM

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SERIES CONNECTED, CENTER TAP, 2 ELEMENTS

.12 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

10 uA

2

40 V

SMALL OUTLINE

40 V

150 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

TIN

R-PDSO-G3

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

BAT54GWRHG

Taiwan Semiconductor

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.1 A

1 V

.005 us

SCHOTTKY

2 uA

1

25 V

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

125 Cel

GENERAL PURPOSE

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-G2

1

.5 W

1

.6 A

e3

SILICON

BAT54W

Vishay Intertechnology

RECTIFIER DIODE

DUAL

GULL WING

3

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

.2 A

1 V

SCHOTTKY

1

SMALL OUTLINE

Rectifier Diodes

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-G3

Not Qualified

.2 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

1

1 A

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

Diodes & Rectifiers

Diodes and rectifiers are electronic components that allow current to flow in one direction only, and they are widely used in electronic circuits for signal processing, power conversion, and protection.

A diode is a two-terminal electronic component that allows current to flow in one direction only. It consists of a P-N junction, which acts as a one-way valve for current flow. When the diode is forward-biased, it allows current to flow in the forward direction, while when it is reverse-biased, it blocks the current flow.

Rectifiers are electronic devices that convert AC voltage to DC voltage. They consist of one or more diodes arranged in a specific configuration, such as half-wave, full-wave, or bridge rectifier. Rectifiers allow the current to flow in only one direction, effectively converting the AC voltage to DC voltage.

Diodes and rectifiers are used in a wide range of applications, such as power supplies, battery chargers, voltage regulators, and signal processing circuits. They offer several advantages over other types of components, such as simplicity, efficiency, and reliability.

Diodes and rectifiers come in different package sizes and current ratings, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a circuit board or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.